Do not miss out on this beautiful neighborhood! This twin has the potential for great things. Natural light flows through the huge, new bay window in the living room. Also the living room and dining room have newly finished hardwood floors. The upstairs has hardwoods in all three bedrooms and is completed with a ceramic three piece bathroom. The basement is finished and completed with a large washroom with plenty of storage. The attic also has ample storage. This house has huge curb appeal and off street parking for three cars! The house is being sold as is. Inspections are welcome , but owner will not do improvements.
TownhomeProperty Type
1957Year Built
3,615 sq ftLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Matt Eckelmeyer• Long & Foster-Lafayette Hill
•610-828-2700 (broker)
Bought with Linda Johnson• Century 21 Absolute Realty-Springfield
Swarthmorewood Twin With Great Potential & Great Location. Some Newer Windows, Finished, Cozy Basement, Updated Kitchen With Newer Wall Level Oven. 3 Br's, 1 1/2 Baths.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,529 (+13.0%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2025
$6,662 (+2.1%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2024
$6,526 (+4.5%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2023
$6,242 (+3.3%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2022
$6,042 (−35.4%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2021
$9,353 (+62.8%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2020
$5,743 (+1.9%)
$29,700 + $71,970
$101,670
2019
$5,638 (+1.3%)
$29,700 + $71,970
$101,670
2018
$5,568
2017
$5,568 (+2.6%)
2015
$5,425 (+0.2%)
2014
$5,413 (+2.9%)
2013
$5,258 (+3.0%)
2011
$5,107 (+8.1%)
2010
$4,722
Tax history for 1553 Blackrock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,529 (+13.0%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2025
$6,662 (+2.1%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2024
$6,526 (+4.5%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2023
$6,242 (+3.3%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2022
$6,042 (−35.4%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2021
$9,353 (+62.8%)
$58,170 + $129,780
$187,950
2020
$5,743 (+1.9%)
$29,700 + $71,970
$101,670
2019
$5,638 (+1.3%)
$29,700 + $71,970
$101,670
2018
$5,568
2017
$5,568 (+2.6%)
2015
$5,425 (+0.2%)
2014
$5,413 (+2.9%)
2013
$5,258 (+3.0%)
2011
$5,107 (+8.1%)
2010
$4,722
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
27 ft.
Lot depth
112 ft.
Lot size
3,615 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,224
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
38020020300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
B
Residential District
The B Residential Districts are composed of certain medium density residential areas of the Township representing one dwelling, plus certain open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur. The regulations for these districts are designed to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of the districts and promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life. To these ends, development is limited to medium density concentration, permitting primarily single- and two-family dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Disposal
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Flat
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 27X112
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,224
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $101,670
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $5,568
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
100 Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: RIDLEY
Location Information
Cross Street: GRACE ROAD
Directions: Turn left onto Macdade, Left onto fairview, Left onto Grace, then a left on Blackrock
Municipality: RIDLEY TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,615 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 38020020300
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Grace Park El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Ridley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Ridley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Swarthmore, PA • 19081
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$328,000 – $397,000
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